The Way to a Man's Heart [Completed]

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Character(s): Belle, Beast, Lumière!
Content: Belle invites Beast to a picnic.
Setting: Starting in Iriela Apartments and ending up in Jogo da Crianca
Time: Noon-ish, Week 21
Warnings: None.

Belle finished tucking in the blue and white checked cloth over the food in the basket, checking off a list in her head. Since Beast was French as she was, she'd decided to prepare something wholly French for the outing -- pan bagnat, a sort of seafood sandwich; crudites with lemon oil; gougeres, a light, delicate cheese pastry; and the pride of her picnic basket, the item that she'd stayed up late to create, meringue calissons. With a satisfied nod, she reached up to tuck an errant strand of chestnut hair behind her ear, ignoring the surge of nervousness that lurked just below the surface.

Yes, she mused as she gathered up a bottle of wine to round out the meal, she was surprising Beast with this and he was clearly not a fan of surprises. It was very possible he'd turn her away the door, growling and snarling like an animal. But Belle had missed him more each day she couldn't find him and a good meal was the best way to deepen any bond.

She exited her apartment and quickly headed towards Beast's, thankful she didn't have to carry the big basket too far. When Belle drew up to his door, she hesitated for the barest moment...then, ducking her head and inhaling a steady, deep breath, she knocked.

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Happily ever after, now there was the sort of ending Lumiere liked to hear. He could not help but admire the youngest son’s ability to carry on, regardless of the obstacles which were presented to him. Even with so many forces against him, not once did he give up. The Master could have certainly learned something from this story. Even in the darkest of moments, there was still hope. He was not to give up so easily, just as Lumiere refused to. And just as he had before, he would continue to light the prince’s path, burning as brightly as he could to keep the darkness at bay… Even if it left him with no light at all.

“Ce magnifque!” he cheered, applauding Belle by clapping his candles together. Her story had not only calmed Beast but proved to be something he had enjoyed as well. He was normally so quick to pass judgment and reject new things; the change brought a smile to Lumiere’s waxy face. “That was wonderful. However, I too must ask, do you know any others?”